Longthorpe Primary Academy

About Longthorpe Primary Academy

Longthorpe Primary Academy was rated Good across all five categories in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, a rating it has held consistently since its previous graded inspection in 2013. The school’s most telling academic metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined at Key Stage 2, which stood at 57% in the 2023/24 academic year. That figure sits just two percentage points below the Peterborough local authority average of 59%, placing Longthorpe 28th out of 53 primary schools in the area. While the school ranks in the bottom half nationally on this measure, its individual subject scores tell a more nuanced story: 75% of pupils met the expected standard in maths and 72% in reading, both comfortably above the writing figure of 60%. The average scaled scores of 104 in maths and 105 in reading suggest solid foundations, though only 3% of pupils achieved the higher standard across all three subjects.

The Ofsted report from April 2024 awarded Good marks for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. Inspectors noted no outstanding grades, but the consistency across all areas is reassuring for parents. The school’s Progress 8 data is not available, so it is difficult to gauge how much value the school adds relative to pupils’ starting points. However, the reading and maths average scores are in line with national expectations. In the local context, Longthorpe sits just outside the top half of Peterborough primaries, and the nearest school rated Outstanding is Fulbridge Academy, 3.1 kilometres away. For families weighing up options, the school’s steady Good rating and broadly average results make it a solid, if not standout, choice within the local authority.

Longthorpe Primary Academy is a mixed, non-denominational state primary for pupils aged 4 to 11, with 417 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420. It was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 111 applications for 51 places, with 49 first-preference offers made. The school offers a Forest School, playing fields, art studios, a sensory room and a chapel, and runs clubs including gardening, choir, film, art and book club. Sports provision covers tennis, cross country, swimming, gymnastics, dance and cricket. The SEND department supports pupils with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, speech, language and communication needs, hearing and visual impairments, physical disabilities, social, emotional and mental health needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. With 15.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a broadly representative catchment. This is a well-resourced, inclusive primary that suits families looking for a stable, Good-rated school with strong SEND support and a wide range of extracurricular activities.

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